The Alumni Association wants to thank everyone who participated in Homecoming 2014 and helped make the weekend such a great success!The festivities kicked-off with the Alumni Chapel on Thursday, October 2rd. Worship was led by Jake Marburger ('12), Mike Farrell ('12), Amanda Patrick ('11), and Trent Thompson (2010-12) and the chapel speaker was Dr. Joe Boysel (‘98). Later in the day students celebrated at a pep rally, followed by the Annual Torch Run through Downtown Circleville.The 23rd Annual Ohio Christian University and Linking Legacies golf tournament was a great success on Friday, October 3rd, as over 140 alumni and friends raised over $10,000 in support of student scholarships. In the evening, both current and past students gathered for the 8th Annual Gil Conley Homecoming Gospel Concert featuring the musical talents of The Collingsworth Family, Greater Vision, and The Talleys.Saturday morning over 80 participants came out to support the Josias Rodriguez Ministry Scholarship by running/walking in the 2nd Annual Run for Rodriguez 5K. The all-trail course and fall weather made for a scenic and memorable run to honor the life and legacy of our very first Homecoming King.This year the OCU baseball team got down to business and claimed the win over the alumni team in the Annual Alumni Baseball Game with a final score of 4-2.Current students and alumni enjoyed food and fellowship at the tailgating picnic, while the kids played on the inflatables.Then, in front of the enthusiastic homecoming crowd, the Men's Soccer team ousted visiting rival Kentucky Christian University with a 3-1 win. During halftime David Holt and Haley Shank were presented as the 2014 Homecoming King and Queen along with the entire Homecoming Court which included Alex McCrary, Katie Keep, Oscar Castro, Lyndsey Haas, Eli Prosper, Jazzmin Poole, Jacob Gideon, Natasha Hudnell, Prince Anokwah, and Aubri Paugh.The culmination of the homecoming weekend was the 3rd Annual Legacy Chapel held in Detty Chapel, and featuring the music of Matthew and Megan Harshbarger ('14), Audrey Grabbins ('92) and band, the OCU Chorale, and current traveling group Ablaze. Chase Smith ('09) was the master-of-ceremonies for the service with special guest speaker Dr. Keith Grove ('75). All in attendance were blessed with God’s overwhelming presence.Once again a sincere thank you to ALL who made Homecoming 2014 possible. It was an unforgettable weekend and we are excited for next year!
Articles of Interest
29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Raises $30,000 for Students
Published: November 13, 2020
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $30,000 to fund
scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament is one our major fund-raising events for student
scholarships,” explained OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga. “The engagement
and generosity of each of the golfers is critical to our ability to assist
OCU students with
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $30,000 to fund
scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament is one our major
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $
Engage Conference 2020 POSTPONED (due to COVID-19 concerns)
Published: January 26, 2020
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more than
100 people, Ohio Christian University has postponed (Fall) the Engage
Conference that was scheduled in the Ministry
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more than
100 people, Ohio Christian University has postponed (Fall) the Engage
Conference that was scheduled in the Ministry
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more
Ohio Christian Welcomes David Uhl
Published: January 3, 2020
Ohio Christian University is pleased to introduce David Uhl (‘03) as the
incoming Assistant Vice President of Advancement. Uhl graduated from Ohio
Christian and will return to his alma mater on January 6. In his new role,
Uhl will be involved in fundraising, community engagement, and alumni and
church relations.
Uhl obtained his bachelor’s in Business and Ministry from Ohio Christian in
2003. He later obtained his master’s in Leadership for Higher Education
from Capella University in 2005 and a Ph.D in Organizational Management and
Leadership from the same institution in 2010.
“We
Ohio Christian University is pleased to introduce David Uhl (‘03) as the
incoming Assistant Vice President of Advancement. Uhl graduated from Ohio
Christian and will return to his alma mater on January 6. In his new role,
Uhl will be involved in fundraising, community engagement, and alumni and
church relations.
Uhl obtained his bachelor’s in Business and Ministry from Ohio Christian in
Ohio Christian University is pleased to introduce David Uhl (‘03) as the
incoming Assistant Vice President of Advancement. Uhl graduated from Ohio
Christian and will return to his alma mater on
Festival of Carols Shares Message of Christ
Published: December 10, 2019
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to audiences of almost 500 on both Dec.
7 and 8 in the Ministry
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to audiences of almost 500 on both Dec.
7 and 8 in the Ministry
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to
Band and Vocal Students Among the 'Stars and the Moon'
Published: November 8, 2019
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this historic event with a concert titled
Stars and the Moon, featuring Ohio Christian’s band and vocal students. The
show will lift off on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Ministry
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this historic event with a concert titled
Stars and the Moon, featuring Ohio Christian’s band and vocal students. The
show will lift off on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Ministry
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this
Archived Articles of Interest
Engage Conference 2019
Published: April 12, 2019
Engage: Evangelism at the Intersection of Faith
Engage: Evangelism at the Intersection of Faith
Engage: Evangelism at the Intersection of Faith
Second Annual Youth Leadership Conference
Published: April 5, 2019
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the conference was met with engaging
and relevant information applicable to those in attendance. The subject
of the day was the importance of actively engaging youth with the reality of
Biblical Truth in these formative years. Dr. Walt Mueller, expert in youth
culture and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, began the
conference with a dive into youth culture and practical ways
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the conference was met with engaging
and relevant information applicable to those in attendance. The subject
of the day was the importance of actively engaging youth with the reality of
Biblical Truth
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the
Annual Scholarship Banquet a Success
Published: March 28, 2019
Ohio Christian University (OCU) hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet on
Tuesday, March 26th where donors were celebrated and thanked for their
contributions to the students of OCU. Over $100,000 in scholarships from 68
separate donors were awarded to students in attendance. Parents of recipients
were encouraged to attend the banquet and meet the donors supporting their
children’s education. Students Hannah Reager (’20), Davi Da Silva
(’19), and Marissa McCrary (’20) all shared with those in attendance the
impact that the donors had on them individually. Each student at Ohio
Christian
Ohio Christian University (OCU) hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet on
Tuesday, March 26th where donors were celebrated and thanked for their
contributions to the students of OCU. Over $100,000 in scholarships from 68
separate donors were awarded to students in attendance. Parents of recipients
were encouraged to attend the banquet and meet the donors supporting their
children’s education
Ohio Christian University (OCU) hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet on
Tuesday, March 26th where donors were celebrated and thanked for their
contributions to the students of OCU. Over $100,000
Youth Leadership Conference Focuses on Engaging Youth Culture
Published: January 11, 2019
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors. Focused
breakout sessions will cover these key topics:
- Mental Health and Suicide
- Refreshing your Ministry
- Developing World Changers by Partnering with Non-Profits
- How Media is Shaping your Students
- Working with Church Leadership
Keynote speaker Dr. Walt Mueller is an authority on youth culture and family
issues.
Mueller is the founder of the Center for Parent/Youth
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors. Focused
breakout sessions will cover these key topics:
- Mental Health and Suicide
- Refreshing your Ministry
- Developing World Changers by Partnering with Non-Profits
- How Media is Shaping
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors
OCU Celebrates Christmas with Tree Lighting, Fireworks, and Fun
Published: December 6, 2018
The Ohio Christian University family with community neighbors celebrated the
Christmas holiday season on November 30 at University’s Maxwell Center at
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, 43113.
Celebrants sang favorite carols around the lighted Christmas tree, sharing
good cheer while remembering the reason for the season - Christ's birth.
After viewing awe-inspiring fireworks displays, the merry-makers flowed
into Maxwell Center for hot chocolate, cookie decorating, storytelling, and
for children visits with Santa Claus.
The Ohio Christian University family with community neighbors celebrated the
Christmas holiday season on November 30 at University’s Maxwell Center at
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, 43113.
Celebrants sang favorite carols around the lighted Christmas tree, sharing
good cheer while remembering the reason for the season - Christ's birth.
After viewing awe-inspiring fireworks displays,
The Ohio Christian University family with community neighbors celebrated the
Christmas holiday season on November 30 at University’s Maxwell Center at
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, 43113.
